The Music Kitchen Ltd is a Scotland-based independent record label specialising in high-quality, commercially proven crossover music with global appeal.
With a catalogue spanning thousands of recordings, the company offers a diverse and scalable music library suited to film, television, advertising, retail, and digital distribution.
100+ physical and digital releases under The Music Kitchen label
800+ digital releases via imprint Roastin Records
Extensive catalogue covering Scottish, country, pop crossover, and heritage music
Our focus is simple: create, curate, and monetise enduring music assets for international markets.
The Music Kitchen provides flexible licensing solutions for:
Sync licensing (TV, film, advertising, media)
Third-party album licensing and reissues
Retail and digital distribution partnerships
Brand and heritage music projects
Recent activity includes a catalogue licensing agreement with Cherry Red Records, further expanding international reach.
We actively seek partnerships with:
Music supervisors
Production companies
Record labels
Streaming platforms
Retail buyers
With over two decades of commercial success, The Music Kitchen is recognised as one of Scotlands most successful independent labels.
Key achievements include:
Multiple Scottish Top 10 albums over 20+ years
No.1 Scottish chart success with The MacDonald Bros
UK Top 20 album chart placement
The company has collaborated closely with major labels including:
EMI
Virgin Records
Notable projects include:
Scotland Rocks
The Broons Family Album
I Grew Up in The Eighties
Scottish Moods
The Music Kitchen maintains strong relationships with leading retail partners including HMV, supplying curated titles such as:
The Best Scottish Album on the Planet
The Best Country Album on the Planet
The Music Kitchen is led by experienced music industry professionals with deep expertise in production, songwriting, and commercial music development.
Gordon Campbell | Managing Director & Co-Producer
Founder of the UK's first full-time music business course
Songwriter with links to Rocket Music
Stuart Wood | Technical Director & Co-Producer
Founding member of Bay City Rollers
ASCAP award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
Neil Ross | Director
Managing Director of REL Records
Supported by a network of specialist consultants across production, licensing, and distribution.
Proven commercial catalogue with chart success
Scalable licensing opportunities across multiple sectors
Deep industry relationships with major and independent labels
Flexible, partner-friendly approach to rights and distribution
Strong heritage in Scottish and crossover music markets
We are actively seeking new opportunities to maximise the value of our catalogue through licensing, sync, and distribution partnerships.